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    Temporary Traffic Signals Now Activated on Route 44 in Watson Township, Lycoming County

    June 07, 2024

    ​Montoursville, PA – Motorists are advised that the previously installed temporary traffic signals on Route 44 between the intersections of Furnace Run Road (T-631) and Route 973 in Watson Township, Lycoming County, have been activated and are fully operational. 

    A long-term single lane condition exist for motorists traveling north and south on route 44. There is temporary barrier and a temporary traffic signal that will control traffic during construction, which will continue into October. All traffic will now be traveling in the Northbound lane and will have a 12-foot width restriction.  Motorists can expect minor traffic impacts where work is being performed.

    HRI, Inc., is the prime contractor for this $11.8 million embankment stabilization project on Route 44 between Torbert Lane and Tombs Run in Watson Township. Work includes stabilizing the existing embankment using a combination of soil nailing, wire mesh, and rock armoring. Additional work includes paving, line painting, and guide rail upgrades. Traffic will be maintained using a single lane with a temporary traffic signal. Work began in the spring of 2024 and is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2025.

    Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following local alerts on X. 

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    Information about infrastructure in District 3 including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D3Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

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    Media Contact: Kim Smith, kiasmit@pa.gov or 570-368-4344

     

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